COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
GRADUATE CATALOG LISTING

 

The Master of Science, Secondary School Guidance requires 43 hours including COU 601, 604, 605, 607, 651, 652, 656, 660, 670, 680, 681; PSY 603, 610, 620 and SET 690. There are no electives.

The Master of Science, Elementary School Guidance requires 46 hours including COU 601, 602, 605, 607, 608, 652, 653, 654, 660, 670, 682, 683; PSY 603, 610, 620 and SET 690. There are no electives.

The research requirement is met through Option 11: Completion of one seminar which shall require an extensive paper or major creative work.

A four-hour written comprehensive examination must be passed before a degree will be granted. This exam may be taken on the computer. Any student planning to use a computer for the comprehensive exam needs to notify the department head prior to the examination day, so that a room or space is made available.

COUNSELING COURSES

COU 600 (GAC) Problems in Counseling 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individual investigation into a problem or problems of concern to the student and deemed of significance by the instructor. Written report required. May be repeated to 9 credit hours.

COU 601 (GAC) Tests and Measurements for Counselors 3(3-0), D

A comprehensive study of instruments for measuring psychological traits, including group devices suitable for use in elementary and secondary schools, as well as individual instruments for use in both school and community agency settings. Basic statistical concepts and common terminology related to measurement are taught as a functional part of the course.

COU 602 (GAC) School Counseling Foundations and Ethics 3(3-0), D

Philosophy, organization, and practices of a counseling program in the elementary and secondary school. The school counselor's role as counselor, consultant, and coordinator, professional identity, and legal issues are included. Includes a significant focus on ethical standards and issues.

COU 603 (GAC) Community Agency Counseling Foundations and Ethics 3(3-0), D

An introduction and overview of the history, philosophy, and function of the counselor in mental health and other community agency settings. Includes an examination of service population characteristics and treatment needs, intervention modalities and approaches, professional identity, and related topics. Includes a significant focus on ethical standards and issues.

COU 605 (GAC) Orientation to Personal and Professional Development 3(3-0), D

This course is an experience in personal and group encountering and sensitivity. Its purpose is to assist students in discovering a more complete awareness, understanding, and acceptance of themselves and others as human beings. Primary emphasis will be upon students exploring self, values, needs, and personal characteristics. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

COU 607 (GAC) Human Development and Personality 3(3-0), D

Study of child, adolescent and adult psychological development theories, normal adjustment processes, personality structure, and abnormal behavior.

COU 608 (GAC) Child Counseling Theories and Techniques 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to the COU elementary program option and either COU 602 or COU 603, and COU 605, COU 610 and COU 611, or permission. A consideration of major theories of counseling as they are related to counseling with elementary school-aged children. Emphasis is placed upon the counseling process as it affects the educational, personal, and social adjustment of children.

COU 610 (GAC) The Helping Relationship 2(2-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and concurrent enrollment in COU 611. Two training components are integrated to provide an intensive pre-practicum experience. The didactic component introduces basic skills of effective interpersonal communication and counseling. Participation in co-requisite laboratory (COU 611) provides supervised practice in the practical application of those skills in simulated counseling interviews.

COU 611 (GAC) The Helping Relationship Lab 1(0-3), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program. First enrollment must be concurrent with COU 610. Designed to accompany COU 610, this lab provides an opportunity for graduate students in counseling to practice basic counseling skills in role-played sessions with live observation, video-taped review and supervisory feedback. Repeatable to 3 credit hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

COU 614 (GAC) Diversity and Multicultural Issues in Counseling 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program or permission of instructor. An introduction to counseling theories, interventions and issues in working with clients from diverse, minority and ethnic cultures. Values, beliefs and norms of various cultures, including the student's, will be examined as they pertain to the counseling process.

COU 624 (GAC) Appraisal and Clinical Interviewing 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and COU 610 and COU 611; or permission of instructor. Study of and practice in conducting clinical interviews, appraising level of functioning and mental status, and developing diagnoses of psychoemotional disorders.

COU 633 (GAC) Couple and Family Counseling 3(2-2), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and COU 610 and COU 611, or permission of instructor. An introduction to the major theories of couple and family counseling and their associated interventions. An integrated combination of lecture, discussion, demonstration and role-lay lab sessions will be used.

COU 651 (GAC) Theories and Techniques of Counseling 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and COU 605 and; either COU 602 or COU 603; or permission of instructor. Examination of various theoretical approaches to counseling; significance of theories in counseling practice. Overview of interventions and techniques associated with each theory. Students make an intensive investigation of a problem to be selected in counseling theory and methods. Report of the investigation required.

COU 652 (GAC) Career Development 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: admission to Counseling program and COU 610 and COU 611, or permission of instructor. A consideration of the various theories of career development and their implications in counseling for vocational career development and their implications in counseling for vocational adjustment. A study of the work ethic, the labor force, and the concept of career education. Designed to give students competence in collecting and using occupational and educational information in counseling related to career development and in developing career education programs.

COU 653 (GAC) Analysis of Childhood Learning and Adjustment 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and COU 601, or permission of instructor. Acquaints student with various assessment and diagnostic procedures in evaluation of learning and adjustment problems.

COU 656 (GAC) Group Counseling 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and; either COU 680 or COU 682 or COU 684; or permission of instructor. Acquaints counselors with group counseling theories and techniques. Includes a practicum component in which students will lead or co-lead a counseling group.

COU 660 (GAC) Seminar in Guidance and Counseling 1(1-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program or permission of instructor. The study, analysis, and discussion of special topics culminating in a substantial written report. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

COU 665 Research Seminar in Counseling 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and SFR 690, or permission of instructor. The study, analysis, and discussion of special topics culminating in a substantial written report. Preparation of a Professional Portfolio. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

COU 670 (GAC) School Counseling Program Management 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program or permission of instructor. The focus will be on school counseling program development and improvement including needs assessment, implementation, evaluation, time management and goal setting. Option will be on learning the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program Model.

COU 675 (GAC) Community Agency Management 2(2-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program or permission of instructor. Community Agency program development and management, including topics in licensure, practice guidelines, needs assessment, mental health care systems, insurance, and evaluation of services.

COU 680 (GAC) Secondary School Counseling Practicum 3(0-6), F,S

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and COU 610 and COU 651 each with grade of B or better; and COU 611 and department approval for practicum. Supervised counseling with secondary school aged students and their families; observation, discussion, and evaluation of the counseling process. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

COU 681 (GAC) Field Experience-Secondary 3(1-10), F,S

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and; either COU 680 or COU 684; and department permission. Supervised experience in secondary school counseling at an approved school site. Minimum of 150 hours on-site. Students will receive individual supervision on-site, and small-group supervision from the department. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Supplemental course fee.

COU 682 (GAC) Elementary School Counseling Practicum 3(0-6), S

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and COU 610 and COU 608 each with grade of B or better; and COU 611 and department approval for practicum. Supervised counseling with elementary school-aged children and their parents; observation, discussion, and evaluation of counseling sessions. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

COU 683 (GAC) Field Experience-Elementary 3(1-10), F,S

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and COU 682; and department permission. Supervised experience in elementary school counseling at an approved school site. Minimum of 150 hours on-site. Students will receive individual supervision on-site, and small-group supervision from the department. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Supplemental course fee.

COU 684 (GAC) Community Agency Counseling Practicum 3(0-6), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and COU 610 and COU 651 each with grade of B or better; and COU 611 and department approval for practicum. Supervised counseling experience of clients from the community; observation, discussion, and evaluation of counseling sessions. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

COU 685 (GAC) Community Agency Counseling Internship 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: admission to COU program and; either COU 680 or COU 684; and department permission. Supervised experiences (individual, family, group) in counseling at an approved community agency site. Minimum of 300 hours on-site. Students will receive individual supervision on-site, and small group supervision from the department. May be repeated to 9 credit hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

COU 686 (GAC) School Psychological Examiner Practicum 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: COU 601 and COU 653 and PSY 620. Supervised practicum in the administration and interpretation of individual intelligence tests, formal and informal diagnostic procedures and diagnostic interviewing techniques in an educational or clinical settings. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Supplemental course fee.

COU 690 (GAC) Counseling Workshop 1-3, F,S

Improves skills and knowledge of counselors in specific areas. Each workshop considers a single topic in depth. 30 hours of participation equal 1 semester hour.

COU 695 (GAC) Topics in Counseling 1-3, D

Individual or group class designated to address specialized topics of interest to graduate students in counseling. May be repeated to 9 credit hours.

COU 699 (GAC) Thesis 1-6, F,S

Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis.